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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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